MORE than 100 cleaners have gone out on strike at the Great Western Hospital this morning.
Support workers at the hospital have begun the first of three one-day strikes.
Porters, cleaners and domestic staff have walked out over alleged managerial "bullying and harassment" by contractor Carillion.
The GMB union, which represents 150 of Carillion's 200-strong workforce, said 97.3 per cent of voters backed the action.
Dozens of the workers formed a picket line outside the hospital this morning waving placards and banners.
Carillion said it was disappointed at the action but was "100 per cent confident that patient care will not be impacted".
Further strike action is planned for 21 and 23 February.
See tomorrow's Adver for full story and pictures.
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